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Fees & Charges

  1. Effective: January 1, 2026

    Sewer Service Charges

    CategoryCharge
    Residential$54/month, billed bi-monthly - flat rate
    Low-Income$26.50/month, billed bi-monthly - flat rate
    Streetlights$2.70/month, billed bi-monthly - flat rate
    Multi-Family$54/month per unit, billed bi-monthly flat rate
    Commercial$54/month for 1st 750 cubic feet water used; and
    $7.00/month per each 100 cubic feet beyond 1st 750 cubic feet
    Late Charge10% fee charged for bill not paid in full be end of the month following the period shown.
    Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF)/Returned Checks$20 per item
    Lien Filing Fee$125
    Duplicate Bill$0.50/month, billed bi-monthly - flat rate 
    Final Bill Fee$25 per closing


    Permit Fees

    CategoryCharge
    Residential$120 (New Construction, re-routing of side sewer, adding footage, bathroom or trailer dump, or new building connections to existing side sewer). 
    Includes 2 inspections, additional inspections $50 each.
    Commercial$0.02/square feet of floor space  - $240 minimum.  
    Includes 2 inspections, additional inspections $50 each.
    Interceptor$150, Includes 3 inspections
    Multi-Family$150 first unit, plus $20 for each additional unit              
    Mixed Use Facility$300 
    Special Permit$250 Weekend Overtime
    Repair$50
    Repair over 20 Feet$100
    Capping$100 
    Right-of-Way$550

    * Additional Burien utility tax added for Burien residents

     
    Certificates of Availability

    Charge: $25

    General Facility Charges

    Effective: January 1st, 2026

    CategoryCharge
    Residential$5,252.00 (Single Family Unit)
    Multi-Family$4,202.00 per Unit
    Commercial:
    • 5/8 Inch x 3/4 Inch
    • 1 Inch
    • 1 ½ Inch
    • 2 Inch
    • 3 Inch
    • 4 Inch
    • 5 Inch
    • 6 Inch
    • 8 Inch
    (Based on size of water meter):
    • $5,252.00
    • $13,130.00
    • $26,260.00
    • $42,016.00
    • $84,032.00
    • $131,301.00
    • $183,821.00
    • $262,601.00
    • $420,162.00


    Connection Charges

    Local Facilities: Calculated based on Cost of Construction to Serve Property. To be determined prior to construction.

    Developer Extension Fees

    $500 Application Fee (Non-Refundable) 

    Recording of Easements / Contracts

    Charge: $309 for first page, $1 for each additional page

    Lien Release

    Charge: $18 for first page, $1 for each additional page

    Copies

    CategoryCharge
    Regular Bond Copies$0.15/each 
    Digital Prints$3.75/each 
    Comprehensive Plans$60 deposit (Refunded on Return)
    As Built, “White Cards” or Copies of Original PermitsNo Charge 


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  1. District Office

  2. 17840 Des Moines Memorial Drive S

  3. Burien, WA 98148-1706

  4. Office Hours: Monday through Thursday 7:30 am to 4:30 pm
    Friday phone support from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm

  5. Office Phone: 206-244-9575

  6. After Hours Emergency: 206-786-9570

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